Royal Canadian Mint: Transitional Effigy on 2023 Proof Silver Dollar

Royal Canadian Mint: Transitional Effigy on 2023 Proof Silver Dollar

2023-dated collector and bullion coins to feature transitional effigy until permanent obverse is chosen for all Canadian coins The Royal Canadian Mint has dedicated its...
2023 African Animal Mask Coin Series Starts With the Elephant

2023 African Animal Mask Coin Series Starts With the Elephant

First coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in stunning Virenium featuring the elephant Low mintage of only 950 worldwide Pobjoy Mint...
Atocha: The Most Valuable Shipwreck Find in History

Atocha: The Most Valuable Shipwreck Find in History

By Blanchard and Company, Inc .....   The Nuestra Señora de Atocha was one of the most valuable shipwrecks in history. The Spanish galleon was owned...

A Brief History of the Austrian Philharmonic Gold Bullion Coin

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....   It is fascinating how events in two different countries on different sides of the world can affect a third...

Mint State Queen Anne Gold Leads Heritage NYINC World & Ancient Coins Auction Past...

An exceptional Anne 5 Guineas coin was among three lots that sold for $264,000 USD each to lead Heritage Auctions’ NYINC World & Ancient...
The Coins of Viking Age Scandinavia

The Coins of Viking Age Scandinavia

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....   Nearly everything we know about Viking Age coins comes from hoards. Whether buried as votive offerings or as simple...
Heritage Offers Meduno Collection of Italian Provas and Pattern Coins

Heritage Offers Meduno Collection of Italian Provas and Pattern Coins

The Heritage Auctions World and Ancient Coins department is proud to present the Meduno Collection of Italian Provas, the culmination of a decades-long pursuit...
CIT Inaugurates New Cyberpunk Coin Series

CIT Inaugurates New Cyberpunk Coin Series

Cyber Queen – The Beginning Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra...
Stack’s Bowers to Headline New York Numismatic Convention With World and Ancient Coin Auction

Stack’s Bowers to Headline New York Numismatic Convention With World and Ancient Coin Auction

Capitalizing on the momentum of a record-breaking 2022, the Stack’s Bowers Galleries World and Ancient Coin Department is pleased to offer a massive selection...
CIT Celebrates Cultural Legacy of Sparta With New Coin Set

CIT Celebrates Cultural Legacy of Sparta With New Coin Set

Sparta Cook Islands. 250 Dollars 2023. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Cook Islands. 250 Dollars...
Heritage Offers the Colección Val y Mexía of Chilean Coins

Heritage Offers the Colección Val y Mexía of Chilean Coins

Heritage Auctions is presenting the "Colección Val y Mexía" of Chilean Coins, the most comprehensive collection of Chilean coinage by types, dates, and varieties...
Royal Mint Reveals 1st 2023 Commemorative Coins Bearing King's Official Portrait

Royal Mint Reveals 1st 2023 Commemorative Coins Bearing King’s Official Portrait

The Royal Mint has revealed the first coins of 2023, to bear His Majesty The King’s official coinage portrait. This is the first...
Perth Mint Issues 2023 Year of the Rabbit 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin

Perth Mint Issues 2023 Year of the Rabbit 1oz Gold Proof High Relief Coin

This spectacular gold coin celebrates the Year of the Rabbit, the fourth animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar. According to Chinese...
CIT Issues 5th Coin in Iron Maiden Album Cover Series

CIT Issues 5th Coin in Iron Maiden Album Cover Series

Iron Maiden – Fear of the Dark Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,992 pieces. Special technology: Obsidian Black...
Final Coin in Iridescent Mythical Creatures Series Features the Hydra

Final Coin in Iridescent Mythical Creatures Series Features the Hydra

Antique Finish with Iridescent Effect to bring The Hydra to life Fifth and final coin in stunning five-coin set Available in Proof 2oz...
The Mexico 1983 Pattern Proof Set

The Mexico 1983 Pattern Proof Set

By Jay Turner for PCGS ......   Recently, a collector's accumulation provided insight into a rare pattern set from Mexico. The first Proof Set offered by...
The Coin Analyst’s Guide to Post-Holiday Gifts for Modern World Coin Collectors

The Coin Analyst’s Guide to Post-Holiday Gifts for Modern World Coin Collectors

By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek .....   It’s that time of the year again – time to look back on some highlights from the dizzying...
CIT Commemorates Ramses II on Latest Coin in Scarab Series

CIT Commemorates Ramses II on Latest Coin in Scarab Series

Scarab – Ramses II Palau. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. Antique finish. Ca. 27 x 18 mm. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: special...

What Are Bullion Coins?

By Jay Turner for PCGS ......   There is a significant share of numismatics and the coin market that is driven by one factor: the metallic...

Holiday Memories and Gift Ideas for the Young Numismatist on Your List

Gift Ideas for the numismatist (or potential numismatist) on your shopping list By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......   The eternal youngster in me notes...
Extremely Rare Family Ruble Pattern at Stack's Bowers NYINC Auction

Extremely Rare Family Ruble Pattern at Stack’s Bowers NYINC Auction

By Jeremy Bostwick - Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack's Bowers ......   Within 19th-century numismatics (and world crowns more broadly), few pieces generate the enthusiasm attracted...

The Numismatic Legacy of Expo ’70 – A Collector’s Journey

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ..... Today we are going to take you on a numismatic journey to Osaka, Japan, host of...
Platinum Medal of Louis XVIII Among New World, Ancient Coins at Atlas Numismatics

Platinum Medal of Louis XVIII Among New World, Ancient Coins at Atlas Numismatics

By Atlas Numismatics ......   Seasons Greetings! There are 591 new pieces available this month for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find...
Final Walking Liberty Half Dollar Commemorated in Half Gram Gold

Final Walking Liberty Half Dollar Commemorated in Half Gram Gold

Proof Half Gram Gold Coin Limited to 199 coins only Also available in Unc. Cupro Nickel in pack and 1 oz Silver Reverse...
Final Royal Australian Mint Commemorative Coin Design Featuring Queen Elizabeth II Released

Final Royal Australian Mint Commemorative Coin Design Featuring Queen Elizabeth II Released

By Royal Australian Mint ......   On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Royal Australian Mint released the design of the obverse side to be used on...
World's 1st Titanium 50 Pence Coin Features Antarctic Blue Whale

World’s 1st Titanium 50 Pence Coin Features Antarctic Blue Whale

Limited to 999 coins worldwide Available in Proof Sterling Silver with a low issue of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the...
Rare Silver ‘Pavilion’ Dollar Brings Record $576,000 to Lead Heritage World Coin Auction

Rare Silver ‘Pavilion’ Dollar Brings Record $576,000 to Lead Heritage World Coin Auction

Second-finest example more than doubles previous record set in 2021   A rare Specimen Medallic “Pavilion” Dollar sold for a record $576,000 USD to lead Heritage...
How Apartheid Hurt the Krugerrand

How Apartheid Hurt the Krugerrand

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....   A system of racial segregation in South Africa, Apartheid was first instituted in 1948 by the minority White Afrikaans...
Fourth Coin in British Monarchs Series: Edward VII

Fourth Coin in British Monarchs Series: Edward VII

The Royal Mint, one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world, has struck coins for every British monarch for the last millennium,...
CIT Issues New Small Gold Coins for Christmas Season

CIT Issues New Small Gold Coins for Christmas Season

Small Gold Coins – Fascinating Collectibles What do Santa Claus, Queen Elizabeth, and an American football have in common? They're all themes on CIT small...